Community college in North Central Washington serving 5,800 students across Wenatchee and Omak campuses.
Wenatchee Valley College provides adult education classes, certifications, associate degrees, and four bachelor's degrees. The college serves a significant Running Start population, with high school juniors and seniors attending classes on campus. Programs include Allied Health, Nursing, Science, Math, Industrial Technology, and Agriculture, with specialized accreditation for clinical programs through the National League for Nursing and National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Sciences.
The main Wenatchee campus spans 56 acres and features the historic Wells House (built 1949 from Columbia River stones), Wenatchi Hall (82,000 sq ft, opened 2007), and the Music and Art Center (opened 2012) with performance and studio spaces. The Omak campus, established in the mid-1970s, serves Okanogan County. WVC competes in the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) as the Knights, fielding teams in baseball, softball, volleyball, basketball, and soccer.
WVC uses a placement system with Pre-Placement Questionnaires and EdReady for math placement to help students enroll in appropriate courses. The college accepts transfer students and offers concurrent enrollment options. Running Start students from local high schools can attend during junior and senior years. New student priority deadlines and advising are available each quarter.
In 2024–2025, WVC awarded 893 degrees and certificates. The college emphasizes student success through academic support, advising, and career placement services. Alumni have pursued careers in nursing, STEM fields, agriculture, and industrial technology, with support from programs like MESA for underrepresented STEM students.